How To Fix WZ718 - No workflow was started yet.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 718

• Message text: No workflow was started yet.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ718 - No workflow was started yet. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WZ718 - No workflow was started yet:
  
  SAP Error Message: WZ718 - No workflow was started yet
  
  Cause:
  The error message WZ718 typically occurs when a user or a program tries to perform an action or check the status of a workflow that has not been initiated yet. In other words, the system expects a workflow instance to be running or started for a particular business object or process, but no such workflow instance exists.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  Attempting to display or process workflow tasks or logs for a workflow that was never triggered.
  Custom code or standard SAP processes trying to access workflow data before the workflow start event has been triggered.
  Missing or incorrect triggering of the workflow start event in the business process.
  Workflow container or binding issues where the workflow start is conditional and the condition was not met.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WZ718 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Triggering:
  
  Verify that the workflow is correctly triggered for the business object or event.
  Use transaction SWUE (Workflow Event Trigger) or SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to check if the workflow instances exist for the relevant object.
  Confirm that the event which starts the workflow is being raised properly in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Check the workflow definition in SWDD to ensure the start event is correctly defined.
  Verify the event linkage in transaction SWETYPV (Event Linkage) to ensure the event is linked to the correct workflow template.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If custom code triggers or interacts with workflows, ensure that the workflow start event is called before any workflow-related operations.
  Debug or review the code to confirm the workflow start logic is executed.
  
  
  
  Re-trigger the Workflow:
  
  If the workflow was not started due to missing event raising, manually trigger the event or restart the workflow process.
  Use transaction SWUE to manually trigger the event if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze workflow logs and identify if workflows were started or if any errors occurred during triggering.
  
  
  
  System Notes and OSS Messages:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  Sometimes, applying relevant SAP Notes or patches can resolve underlying workflow framework issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWUE - Trigger Workflow Event
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Log
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWETYPV - Event Linkage
  
  
  
  Workflow Concepts:
  
  Workflows in SAP are triggered by events raised by business objects.
  If the event is not raised or the linkage is missing, workflows will not start.
  The error indicates an attempt to access or process a workflow instance that does not exist.
  
  
  
  Common Business Objects:
  
  Purchase Requisition (BUS2012)
  Purchase Order (BUS2012)
  Material Master (BUS1001)
  etc.
  
  
  
  Debugging Tips:
  
  Use transaction SWUD to analyze workflow start events.
  Check the event linkage and ensure the event is raised in the business process.
  Use transaction SWI2_DIAG for workflow diagnostics.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WZ718 - No workflow was started yet means the system expected a workflow instance but none was found. The root cause is usually that the workflow start event was not triggered or the workflow was not initiated. The solution involves verifying event triggering, workflow configuration, and ensuring the workflow start event is properly raised.
  
  If you provide the specific context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored troubleshooting steps.